Policy and Governance Manager; Education

Policy and Governance Manager (Higher Education)

An exciting opportunity for a Policy and Governance Manager to lead student policy, governance compliance, democratic engagement and stakeholder partnerships within a higher education environment. Ideal for candidates with experience in student representation, policy development and charity governance.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you:
Higher Education Governance Manager, Student Engagement Manager, Democratic Services Manager, Student Voice Manager, Policy and Compliance Manager, Policy & Governance Manager, Student Policy Manager, Student Compliance Manager

SALARY: £38,719 to £44,515 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid working 3 days per week from the office in Coventry, West Midlands (CV4), and 2 days per week from home (subject to change)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

WORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday (some evening or weekend work occasionally required)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Policy and Governance Manager to lead governance, student representation and policy development within a dynamic higher education organisation.

As a Policy and Governance Manager you will work closely with elected representatives, senior stakeholders and university committees to deliver evidence-based policy initiatives, democratic engagement strategies and governance compliance that improve the student experience.

The Policy and Governance Manager will provide strategic guidance on higher education policy, charity governance, stakeholder engagement, consultation responses and student voice initiatives, ensuring democratic outcomes influence organisational and university-wide decision-making.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in governance, policy analysis, student engagement, democratic processes and organisational influence within higher education, membership, charity or representative environments.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Policy and Governance Manager (Higher Education) include:

• Leading Policy Development: Supporting evidence-based policy creation, consultation responses and strategic policy initiatives that improve the student experience

• Managing Governance Frameworks: Ensuring governance structures, democratic processes and committee activities operate effectively and transparently

• Providing Compliance Guidance: Advising on charity governance, governance compliance, higher education policy and regulatory responsibilities

• Supporting Student Representation: Working with elected representatives and student leaders to strengthen democratic engagement and policy influence

• Preparing Strategic Briefings: Producing policy briefings, reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders, Trustees and university committees

• Conducting Research and Analysis: Analysing governance, policy and student insight data to support organisational decision-making and influence

• Building Stakeholder Relationships: Developing collaborative partnerships with university departments, student groups and external stakeholders

• Delivering Training and Development: Designing and delivering governance, policy and democratic engagement training for staff and student representatives

• Supporting Campaign Activity: Coordinating policy-led campaigns and student voice initiatives aligned to organisational objectives

• Maintaining Governance Records: Ensuring governance documentation, policy records and democratic outcomes are accurately maintained and reported

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in higher education policy, governance, democratic engagement or student representation environments

• Excellent understanding of governance compliance, charity governance and democratic structures

• Strong policy development, policy analysis and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proven experience of producing consultation responses, policy briefings and evidence-based recommendations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and student groups

• Experience…